Are you a new hire that just finished IOE / training?
If that is the case and you missed bidding for Nov, then screw scheds will build you a nice reserve line of their choosing. It shouldn't take them more than a few days to do so once the check airmen releases you. You may get some input into certain days off that you would like if you call them first. They have no obligation to honor your request and they will do what they do based on their needs. You are now just a warm butt on cold sheepskin. Fly the contract. Do your job. No extensions. No extra secret sauce. Give them nothing and take from them everything...

If you are on reserve anywhere but SEA, life isn't that bad and you won't fly that much if you know how to play the game. Welcome aboard, but keep your apps in at the other 4 since I think we are in for a Sh!t show around here over the next few years with this management team.